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-------------------------------------------- "Atomic Habits" by James Clear

In-between International Relations and Computer Science

One thing I really struggled with when deciding what path I'd like to pursue in my tertiary education was whether I needed to choose between the humanitarian and science subjects I found interesting. Luckily, I had the privilege to study both. I needed a sense of stability about my future. Computer Science (CS) was smart choice for me. I knew majoring in Data Science would give me great job opportunities after graduation. Coding in the modern day and age is a vital skill and this path of study would equip me well. International Relations (IR) was a passion major for me. I wanted to explore the politics of the international realm, the different cultures, people, and issues. Having lived in four different countries while growing up (Canada, India, America, and Australia), I already felt like a global citizen. Studying IR just felt natural. Majoring in both Data Science and International Relations gave me the best of both worlds. But, it is an odd pairing. For the first two yea...

Satisfied with Democracy?

You might be a disgruntled democratic citizen, who is tired of seeing politicians making "stupid" decisions. Maybe you're happy and grateful to be living in a democracy. Or maybe you just don't care, because the outside political world seems so far away, especially in lockdown. Wherever you place yourself on the satisfaction scale, your perception is shaped by your environment. The question is, what in your environment is making you feel that way? "A man's admiration for absolute government is proportionate to the contempt he feels of those around him." ~ Alexis De Tocqueville 1839 Book cover photo from Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville

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